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Kailua Oceanfront-60' Lap Pool - Upscale Quiet Neighborhood- Legal

Escape to an intimate beachside haven where waves gently meet the shoreline. Unwind with peaceful mountain views from one deck and scenic ocean vistas from another.

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Outdoor pool, a lap pool
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 255 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kailua Oceanfront-60' Lap Pool - Upscale Quiet Neighborhood- Legal

Kailua Absolutely Oceanfront Deluxe Legal Vacation Rental.
Hear the waves breaking just outside.
The closest house to the Ocean in Kailua
Enjoy the 60ft salt-sanitized waterfall lap pool.
The home is located in an upscale Kailua neighborhood
There are two outside decks, one overlooks the pool and the mountains.
The other deck has an ocean view from the side of the house.
No Bedbugs here/Bed Bug Protective King Mattress and pillow covers


The space
- Direct Oceanfront Legal Kailua Vacation Rental
- Closest Kailua house to the ocean-Hear the waves against the shoreline
- Go tide pooling only steps away
- Private exterior stairway entrance
- Located in an upscale Kailua neighborhood - The quiet end of Kailua
- 60-foot, salt lap pool with waterfalls (no red eyes or green hair)
- 1 bathroom with kitchenette/dining/living area
- 16-foot vaulted ceilings, granite detailing in the kitchen and bathrooms and
- Fujitsu wall air conditioning
- Wireless Internet
- King bed plus overhead sleeping loft with twin bed.
- The house has two vacation renals units. This unit faces the mountains and overlooks the 60 ft pool The other VRBO unit faces the ocean.
-- The attached outside deck has an ocean view from the side of the house.

Property manager

LUCINDA COFFEY

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Exercise/Lap pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Bidet
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 592 sq ft (55 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No Pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We welcome everyone!

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-077-897-3184-01, TA-077-897-3184-01, 1330220850000

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Absolutely Oceanfront 60 ft lap Pool w/ Waterfalls Licensed
Absolutely Oceanfront 60 ft l
Absolutely Oceanfront Legal 60 ft lap Pool w/ Waterfalls
An Oceanfront Location Studio + 60 ft lap Pool w/ Waterfalls

About the neighborhood

Map
Kailua, HI

What's nearby

  • Kailua Bay Beach - 4 min drive
  • Kalama Beach Park - 7 min drive
  • Beach - 7 min drive
  • Kailua Beach - 9 min drive
  • Lanikai Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 32 min drive
  • Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kaneohe Marine Base: Officers Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪L&L Drive-Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Zippy's Kailua - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Kailua Oceanfront-60' Lap Pool - Upscale Quiet Neighborhood- Legal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include exercise/lap pools.

Is Kailua Oceanfront-60' Lap Pool - Upscale Quiet Neighborhood- Legal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kailua Oceanfront-60' Lap Pool - Upscale Quiet Neighborhood- Legal ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kailua Oceanfront-60' Lap Pool - Upscale Quiet Neighborhood- Legal ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kailua Oceanfront-60' Lap Pool - Upscale Quiet Neighborhood- Legal located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kailua apartment building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Kailua Bay Beach, Kailua Beach, and Kaneohe Bay. Kalama Beach Park is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

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Kailua Oceanfront-60' Lap Pool - Upscale Quiet Neighborhood- Legal Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 148 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Little Slice of Heaven!
Beautiful property with a beautiful pool and great location! Super quiet residential neighborhood and awesome owner! When you leave your unit a super short walk along the house opens to the Pacific; stunning! There’s a longer walk when you turn right along the coast. Loved everything about it 😁
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
My wife and I stayed here for a quick family visit on Oahu and it was perfect! Great location, friendly hosts and wonderful amenities! We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot
Clean and great location. Pool was beautiful, but with owner living on site and cameras everywhere around the pool it did not feel all that private. Place was mostly quite. The beach was great to walk down and had stunning ocean views. The town was cute with really good food and shopping. The area was easy to travel and it was our first time to Hawaii. Overall I recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay on the Windward Side of Oahu
The unit was very clean and well stocked with amenities - plenty of clean towels, soap/shampoo, as well as spices, seasoning, and cooking oil. Had everything we needed for our stay. The location is perfect! At the end of a no-outlet road in a very pleasant, quiet neighborhood. Quick and easy access to the base at K-Bay, as well as to Kailua Town and highways to explore other parts of the island. It was so nice to sleep to the sound of the crashing waves. Would highly recommend this unit and this Host. Top marks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
More than we expected. Modern and clean. Unbelievable sunrises on the beach. Perfect for 2. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dotty S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Studio Apt near beach
Was a nice stay with everything needed. Not a swimming beach due to lava rock but pretty to watch waves. Close to Kailua town and everything you need. I would return here. You must be able to carry suitcase up one flight of stairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Visit
Despite the rain and wind our visit was great. The property is the best we have visited in Kailua. We will return!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We liked how close it was to everything! Usually a 5-10 minute drive into the heart of Kailua. Amazing views and location, easy to find, accessible.

10/10 Excellent

Shandel S., Reno, NV

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't wait to come again!!!
We loved our time at this location. WE highly recommend it, but we fear it will book out and we won't be able to stay again because we will rebook it ASAP!!! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay!
Owner sent us great instructions on how to arrive at property. Upon arrival we had our own door code (no key to worry about) the room was above the owners living quarters. They were quiet and to themselves. Room was very clean, nicely arranged and very welcoming. The only thing that wasn't accurate was we were on the inside portion of the Rental. The ocean view was obstructed by the house. However about 25 steps would take you to the ocean for the beautiful sunrises.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and host
Overall an excellent stay. Lucinda was reasonable in response time, given it was Christmas Eve. The pool was a little chilly for our liking so we didn’t get to use it. But understandable given it was December. The location was superb. Right on the water. Sunrise right out the front steps. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Love every second of it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
This was a beautiful home and owner was very nice we are actually from Kailua and have a lot of Ohana here but we just wanted to stay in a rental for once and it was an Awsome experience! Mahalo!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Kailua place
Beautiful property and location. Was wonderful to spend some time away from all the other tourists. Property was perfect for just the two of us. Quiet, clean location close to grocery store, shops, excellent coffee, and restaurants. Would recommend staying here. Owner lives below and was very kind and accommodating! Thanks for the great stay, we had a lovely visit 🤗
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ethan S.

Convenient and comfortable
We enjoyed our stay. The owners were very welcoming and responded quickly when we had questions. We stayed in the studio on the landward side. We still had the sound of the waves and a view from the chairs and table outside our fronr door. The location is great. It is in easy striking distance of just about anything.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

janet g.

What a nice place!
Janet Gibbs Arrival date April 20, 2015 What a nice place! My boyfriend and I stayed here last minute--we had made no reservations ahead of our arrival date. Luckily we found this amazing rental in Kailua with spectacular location. The house is right in front of the ocean and although we stayed in the mountain view room, it had a really nice view of the ocean from one of the balconies. The other one faced the mountains/neighborhood and overlooked a fabulous pool with waterfalls. We had a blast using the pool and bbq at night--so beautiful under the stars. We'd love to come back someday.

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway!
Our stay was so lovely! The house was exactly as described, check in and check out was easy, and our hostess was wonderful. We were provided everything we could have wanted- beach and bath towels, a beach umbrella, kitchen appliances and dishes, etc. The king bed was incredibly comfortable, and my daughter said the bed she slept in up in the loft was also comfortable. We loved the pool and close ocean access, and the nearby cove ended up being my daughter's favorite place we went swimming. I read in the previous reviews that some people had problems figuring out how the air conditioning worked, but it was very self-explanatory- there are two units, and with both on it actually got so cold that I would end up turning one off after it cooled off. The Kailua area is quiet and close to beautiful beaches, a botanical garden, and lots of attractions. If we come back to O'ahu, I would definitely stay in this unit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malia M.

We loved it.
My husband and 8 year old son stayed for 8 days over July. Words can not express how excellent our time in Kailua was. It was magic! The home was an excellent home base for us. Beds were comfortable, home was clean, pool was amazing. The only two drawbacks were the ladder is a little scary to go up. Once my son did it a couple of times he was fine once he got the hamg of it. The air conditioning was a window style unit, it took a long time to cool off suite. I will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Nick C.

Nice loft, nice hosts
This loft is close enough to the ocean to hear the waves crashing on the nearby rocks. The hosts are pleasant and quick-thinking for solving problems. The property was extremely clean. The unit was very hot. It didn’t really have any ventilation - most of the windows don’t open - so it could feel stifling. I tried to leave the AC’s fan running (without the chiller running) just to keep air moving, but I think the hosts turned it off. Anyway, it does have an AC, so you can cool off nicely at night, but that negates the whole “hear the waves crashing on the rocks” thing. If the air could move through there, four stars. Absent that, this is a perfectly adequate rental for a stay in the Kailua area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wow!
The ocean crashing on the lava shelf just in front of the house is nothing short of spectacular, any time of day. We stayed in the mountain view suite, but you can still see the ocean from the balconies. The pool water is very pleasant, soft, and refreshing and you can sit under the waterfalls. The bed is firm, but comfortable, the pillows are supportive. My teenage son loved the loft and spent almost his whole time up there. Very pleasant crossbreeze and the air conditioner helped to cool down the room after the place had been locked up. But after that, we didn't need it. The walk-in closet doubles as a dressing room. The place is very light, clean, and airy. If you need it dark to be able to sleep in, bring a mask. A boogie board, snorkel and fins are provided as well as towels, beach chairs and an umbrella. The owners are very helpful and allow you to use their washer/dryer in the garage, which is great. We'll be staying there again for sure.

2/10 Terrible

Terri S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Felt like we were watched at every move. Cameras everywhere.
We have checked out after one night stay. We did not feel safe at the property with cameras everywhere. We felt that messages were based solely on observation of cameras. I do not want a vacation spot that we feel we are being watched. In addition, several areas needed to be cleaned, such as loft area and refrigerator. Also, description was very confusing. We had 2 family members staying there, but we traveled together and as soon as we got out of the car, we received a message from host. They live there and their sliding door is right at lap pool area. Cameras were at every corner. I understand security, but this was very invasive. I asked to speak to them, but they kept just sending messages. We did not feel safe! I do not recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
kailua 5/26
I was very pleased with the studio apt, its surroundings. the lap pool was beautiful, would have appreciated later time to use it. I had inquired prior to booking that my only concern was the functioning & efficiency of the Air conditioning. When I entered the unit it was stifling, like an oven. No windows/doors were open to let out the heat. One unit was not operating & the other once adequate instructions were provided did work well. We were not allowed to leave the AC on while not in the unit, which I understand. The unit did not cool down for quite sometime, long after we had hoped to go to bed. I was ready to leave upon entering an overwhelmingly hot room. If the existing AC had not worked well enough to properly cool the room, I was prepared to leave. we did contact the owner for assistance it appeared to blame user error. I am pleased that I did not have to leave. I would think that opening windows doors to rid heat prior to check in & run the AC to cool the room so that it is pleasing for first entry, would have made the experience overall great !
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Relaxing, beautiful, clean, well-equipped
We stayed at the property for five nights. It’s a beautiful spot, quiet neighborhood, absolutely gorgeous view of the ocean and an amazing pool. The property is well equipped in the kitchen, and our hosts even left a bottle of wine and some macadamia nuts for us! The pool is shared by another rental unit plus the owners, although we never saw anyone else! It’s an incredible lap pool with waterfall, relatively easy to access in and out of the pool and there’s even a lift for those who can’t do the stairs in and out of the pool. It’s a two minute drive from Safeway, gas station, Starbucks, and only about 5 to 7 minutes from downtown Kailua. The beach is beautiful, the house is situated directly on the ocean, although there’s not really any access for swimming given the lava and reef. But a great place to have coffee in the morning. Halfway through this day one of the air conditioners broke in our unit, or at least seemed not to be working. Our host was incredibly responsive and helpful, trying to get it serviced and fixed as quickly as possible and providing a can. My only suggestion would be that the listings for the two rental properties, Ocean view and Mountain View, are made a little clearer differentiated on the listing website. When we arrived we weren’t sure which unit we were supposed to be in, although quickly figured it out by the shoes outside one unit and of course the combination lock working on the correct one. Thank you again for such a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Raymond C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Not what we expected
Arrived and there was a man inside our unit working on the small deck. He said part of the wall was removed because of “air flow issues” with the AC and the regular AC unit was not working so a smaller one was put in the wall. This gentleman was onsite several days cutting wood trim & staining it outside in the driveway. Next morning we were going to the beach and we locked the door but realized our car keys were still inside. I was not able to unlock the door using the keypad. Called owner and could only leave a message. Luckily our nephew was able to come get us. The owner did not return my call until around noon that day. He said he corrected the issue with the key pad. CONS -outside furniture is falling apart; paint peeling off. -pool is nice but once you get in the middle you can see into the owners living room thru full length windows -cameras everywhere; felt like you had no privacy for an “upscale quiet neighborhood“ -was asked to turn off AC unit when leaving, and did so. One morning we forgot to turn off AC when we left for beach but when we returned it was off meaning someone had to enter our unit to turn it off. -was told if you want to use the washer and dryer to call the owner so they could open the garage door. That area was a mess! PROS -the view -comfortable bed I have photos of the issues I mentioned and would gladly share them if requested. A 3 star rating is mainly for the beautiful view when you walk back to beach. Would not recommend this prop
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Arden O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
A Disappointment Compared to What We Expected
This is a pleasant place to stay, but at a premium price. Because what we found was more different than any we’ve experienced with any VRBO, I wrote a page and a half to warn others, but that essay won't fit in this space, so here is the Haiku version: “Kailua Ocean/Mtn Views” – “Ocean view” is overstated at best. The only view of the ocean is from outside the unit, peering between the houses to the ocean forty yards away. As for mountain views, you can see the outline of the mountains some miles away, mostly from another table also outside the unit. “Absolutely Oceanfront” “As close to the ocean as you can get” “Hear the waves breaking just outside” – These statements are simply false as to this unit. You have to read to the bottom of the fine print to get that. Their ocean front unit may meet those descriptions. “Kitchenette” v. “Kitchen” with “Stove Top” – This is decidedly on the “ette” side. There is no dishwasher and no stove or installed stove top. The “convection oven” is a model that most persons would call a toaster oven. I couldn’t find anything in the unit answering the description “wine chiller.” There are two hot plates. There is a lovely coffee machine that accommodates both Keurig and ground coffee. Don’t expect you will be cooking dinners here. Most of the appliances are not “new” as stated. “Studio with Loft – Twin/Single & King” – The fine print advises that only two persons can stay here. The loft has a single bed in it, for whatever purpose, but the only access to that loft is a movable bamboo ladder such that, had we been inclined to brave it, even bringing even a cup of coffee up there would not be convenient. TV – The photos show a large screen mounted near the ceiling that has “smart TV” features. Don’t assume it will have the channels you may want. We arrived the day of a major sports event on ESPN and after surfing through the hundreds of Hulu channels discovered that they don’t subscribe to it. You will have to figure out how to get access to such things through the various apps. The bottom line is that, if you need or want to be on Oahu and these features work for you, you may find it worth the price. It is a premium price compared to other ocean-front homes we have rented elsewhere in Hawai’i, apparently because Kailua has banned short-term rentals from which they are apparently grandfathered. If you really want to go to sleep listening to the waves, go elsewhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022